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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220251630015 · 06/11/2025 · Permian Basin Materials

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Water truck operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
W L Ross & Co LLC
Operator
Permian Basin Materials
Mine
4105373

Narrative

Employee overfilled the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank (DEF), causing it to spill on their clothing & glasses. A drop of DEF entered left eye. They immediately flushed with water, then changed into clean clothes. They requested a medical evaluation to ensure eye was okay. They were taken to ER, where they were examined & medically cleared to return to work without restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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